Fighting Apostles go to bat for CAC

An inspired Fighting Apostle squad accepted the Church Softball All-Star Game Challenge and delivered in full measure, pounding out another 17 runs in a 17-5 win over New Covenant last Sunday.

For those participating in the challenge, the Apostles recorded 34 runs in the last two games and would be happy to present your check to the Community Action Center at the July 13^th event. Tristan Cox and Greg Muth will be representing us there.

There were lots of heroes in last week’s game, our one-legged pitcher, Doug Morris, for one, who valiantly hurled the win despite a pulled hamstring and no extended warranty on parts and labor. Mark Beaver continued to deliver at the plate as did Tristan Cox, Jacob Newman, Matt Forster and others.

But the real story of the game was Eli Szydlo. He had three hits and two runs scored, but more importantly made pivotal, if not determinant play in the field to seal the win. New Covenant was threatening with a late-inning rally, when a screaming liner was hit right at him in  right field. He barely had time to react, but he coolly gloved it for an out that took the starch out of our opposition. We countered with six runs in the top of the seventh and coasted to the win.

We are off this week, but will resume play on July 13^th when we play the Rejoice Prophets at 6:10 p.m. at Sechler Two. It is better than reality TV.

Due to the Memorial Service for Phyllis Clifford-Albers, which takes place on Tuesday, the Strawberry Festival has been postponed.  The new date is July 2 at 2:30 pm. 

 The guys are great players, but I enjoyed watching the Future Fighting Apostles at the game last night.  

If you haven’t been to a Fighting Apostles softball game this season you are missing a lot of fun.  Not only is it exciting to watch the guys play, it’s  fun to watch the fans.  It’s a great sense of community and a wonderful opportunity for some intergenerational fun. 

PS…They won the game last night:) 

These guys can hit:

    The Fighting Apostles used the entire field last Sunday to defeat Little Prairie 17-6.

    We hit them hard. We hit them soft. We hit the lines. We hit the gaps, and we even hit one off the fence, thanks to Doug Morris. But the point is we hit, and we hit, and we hit.

   In fact, three of our guys — Doug, Tristan Cox and Mike Schlottmann — each hit inside the park homeruns. Mike’s was notable not only for his well-stroked ball that rolled to the fence, but also for how artfully he tip-toed around the bases trying to avoid outrunning Dave Burton, the base-runner in front of him. It was like “me and my shadow” as they crossed home plate a split second apart.

    The defense was solid. Greg Muth turned in the play of the game. An outfielder who was asked to plug a hole at second base, Greg pounced on the first ball hit his way, scooped it up and came up throwing, delivering a strike to first base for the out.

   Those participating in the Church All-Star Game Challenge for the CAC will note the 17 runs scored. We’ve challenged folks to contribute one dollar for every run scored in last week’s game and in tonight’s contest against New Covenant. Check the website early next week to see how we did and let your conscience be your guide.

Submitted by Scott “Manager of the Year” Richardson

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